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Hello! I am Alyssa

Alyssa Berger

User Experience Design student at Purdue University

As an undergraduate student at Purdue University, I am deeply immersed in our dynamic User Experience Design program (PUXD). My academic journey is fueled by a passion for enhancing user accessibility and exploring its convergence with artificial intelligence.

Leadership
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Research & Analysis
Figma
Web Design

Education

2023-Present
User Experience Design (B.S.), Anthropology (B.A.)
GPA: 3.99 / 4.0
Extracurricular Activities:
  • Purdue Hillel: President, VP of Programming & Engagement
  • Purdue Student Union Board: Director of Wellbeing & General Member
  • John Martinson Honors College: Honors Mentor & Hall Club Member
  • Residence Hall Association: Vice President, Windsor Hall Senator
  • Windsor Hall Club: RHA Representative, Resident Assistant Advisor, Treasurer
High School Diploma
GPA: 4.2 / 4.0

Work Experience

1

West Lafayette, Indiana

Resident Assistants (RAs) foster student learning and success by supporting social and intellectual growth of residents while they live and learn on campus.

Resident Assistant

Aug 2025 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Built community among 30+ residents through daily engagement and weekly events, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Planned and executed 32 annual programs, managing budgets and boosting resident participation.
  • Enforced policies and supported residents through challenges, using strong communication and problem-solving skills.

OCLC

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Columbus, Ohio

OCLC is a global library organization that provides shared technology services, original research, and community programs for its membership and the library community at large.

UX Accessibility Intern

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Responsibilities:
  • Assessed accessibility compliance of OCLC products using WCAG 2.2 standards, with a focus on upcoming EU (2025) and US (2026) regulations.
  • Generated VPAT reports, created and updated Jira tickets, and re-evaluated product accessibility post-remediation.
  • Contributed to a capstone project introducing AI applications across UX Design, Cybersecurity, Business Analysis, and Information Security teams.
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Elliott Hall of Music

Sep 2023 - Present

West Lafayette, Indiana

One of the largest proscenium theaters in the world, Elliot Hall of Music hosts over 40 shows a year for Purdue students and the Lafayette community as a whole.

Usher

Sep 2023 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Guided and validated visitors, tailoring assistance to meet their unique needs
  • Supervised peer ushers, ensuring visitors were properly greeted with all questions appropriately answered
  • Ensured theatre remains safe and accessible throughout performances

The Bristol Senior Living

Jun 2023 - Present

Worthington, Ohio

The Bristol is a leading community offering luxurious independent and assisted living options, designed to provide residents with tailored services and amenities that meet their individual needs.

Lead Server

Jun 2023 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Excitedly welcomed residents with the understanding that we are guests in their homes, and that it is our pleasure to be in their attendance
  • Delivered and attended to the resident’s request for food, beverage, or culinary assistance in a timely manner
  • Assisted with interviewing, onboarding, and training of new waitstaff, ensuring seamless integration into team operations and maintaining high standards of service
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Project Experience

Digital Storefront Expansion with Eclipta
Digital Storefront Expansion with Eclipta
Digital Storefront Expansion with Eclipta
UX Designer Jan 2025 - May 2025

Sponsored by Eclipta and presented through Purdue University, this project is focused on enhancing the brand’s online visibility through platforms like Shopify and Amazon.

Naval Observatory Construction Analysis
Naval Observatory Construction Analysis
Naval Observatory Construction Analysis
Researcher Aug 2024 - Present

The US Department of State Diplomacy Lab conducted historical research on the Old Naval Observatory, examining its construction and associated narratives.

Next Gen CASA Reports
Next Gen CASA Reports
Next Gen CASA Reports
UX Designer Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

This CASA-based, startup-sponsored project aims to revolutionize the current report writing system, giving valuable time back to volunteers and the children they support.

Human Epoch: Mapping Heritage
Human Epoch: Mapping Heritage
Human Epoch: Mapping Heritage
Researcher Jan 2024 - May 2024

The US Department of State’s Diplomacy Lab conducted research on the cultural heritage and historic significance of the US Chancery complex within the Historic Centre of Rome.

Microsoft Support Audience Expansion
Microsoft Support Audience Expansion
Microsoft Support Audience Expansion
UX Researcher Jan 2024 - May 2024

This Microsoft-sponsored project at Purdue University aims to understand and optimize self-help solutions for Millennials and Gen Z.

Publications

This project seeks to uncover more details about the Observatory’s construction and establish whether it used enslaved people or indentured servants in the construction of the building. Additionally, should our findings prove that such people performed the construction, we want to educate the public regarding their work’s importance and historical significance. To carry out our research, we applied both a virtual and an in-person approach. We utilized the information that was digitally documented by the Library of Congress (LOC) and the National Archives (NARA) to go over various documents relevant to the Observatory’s construction and the current state of slavery at the time. Furthermore, in September of 2024, we traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit and review the records of the Library of Congress (LOC) and National Archives (NARA). In this report, we will discuss our current findings regarding the Observatory’s construction as well as our future steps and plans for continued research.

Welcome to the United States Chancery, located within the World Heritage Site of the Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura , housing the US Mission to Italy. While the historic buildings located within the Chancery complex serve an important role as an embassy for US citizens and an epicenter for diplomatic personnel in Italy, their significance to the cultural heritage and historic character of the city cannot be understated. In the following sections we will discuss the iconic Palazzo Margherita–which serves as the primary Embassy building–both before and after it became a US diplomatic space.